coral reef

noun

: a long line of coral that lies in warm, shallow water

Examples of coral reef in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These pristine epicenters of biodiversity are teeming with life, from thriving coral reefs to sharks and seabird colonies. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026

Further east, in Jordan, the world’s northernmost tropical coral reef system, the Aqaba Marine Reserve, was added as a natural site, while the Village of Sidi Bou Saïd became one of the list’s newest cultural sites. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026

But just like on a coral reef or savanna, eliminating predators threw the entire ecosystem out of whack. — Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 27 July 2026

Scientists have found an active coral community that may belong to a deep-sea coral reef system presumed to be dead decades ago, according to new research. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 July 2026

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Kids Definition

coral reef

noun

: a reef made up of corals, other organic substances, and limestone